Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores Inc., a convenience store chain, says it has closed on the previously announced acquisition of 40 stores from Pilot Corp. The acquisition gives Casey’s a strong presence in the Knoxville, Tennessee market. The purchase is part of the implementation of its three-year strategic plan that was shared in January 2020, […]
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The Giant Co. Celebrates Heirloom Market Opening In Fashion District
On Dec. 16, The Giant Co. opened its fourth Giant Heirloom Market in Philadelphia’s Fashion District, capping off a year of growth in the city. The grand opening event included a ribbon-cutting and remarks by The Giant Co. President Nicholas Bertram, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Councilman Mark Squilla. The store, located at 801 Market St., is accessible […]
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Smart & Final Names Drew President As Hirz Announces Retirement
Commerce, California-based Smart & Final has named Scott Drew its new president after Dave Hirz, current president and CEO, announced his retirement. Hirz has been with Smart & Final for almost 12 years. His retirement will be effective Feb. 1. Drew has been with the company since March 2010, serving as chief operating officer since June […]
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Walmart Selects Salt Lake City For New Fulfillment Center
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has released its plans to build a new fulfillment center in Salt Lake City, Utah to support the retailer’s growing e-commerce business. The 1 million-plus square-foot facility is scheduled to open in the summer of 2022 and will create approximately 450 full-time, permanent jobs across the region. The purpose of the facility […]
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Publix Leaders Honored For Dedication To Associates
Publix Super Markets recognized 12 leaders on Dec. 14 with the President’s Award during a dinner celebration. The award was given to nine district managers, a recently promoted regional director and two support leaders who embody Publix’s founding philosophies. Recipients have proven their dedication to fairness, mentoring future leaders and maintaining the dignity, value and […]
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CEFCO Opens Location Featuring CEFCO Kitchen In Post, Texas
CEFCO Convenience Stores recently opened its newest truck stop store featuring CEFCO Kitchen at 905 N Broadway St. in Post, Texas. The CEFCO Kitchen features a wide variety of hot and cold food items, including made-to-order burritos, tacos and bowls, as well as hand-breaded chicken tenders, pizzas, breakfast sandwiches and many other signature food offerings. […]
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Stop & Shop Begins Hiring Campaign Across New England
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has launched its “We’re Hiring” campaign, centered around its commitment to being a better place to work, better place to shop and a better neighbor. The campaign, in new six-, 15- and 30-second TV ads, highlights the benefits of working in one of the grocer’s more than 250 stores and […]
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Spinx Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Store In Orangeburg, SC
The Spinx Co., a Greenville, South Carolina-based fuel and convenience retail company, celebrated the grand re-opening of the Spinx No. 271 store in Orangeburg, South Carolina, on Dec. 2. Located at 3615 St. Matthews Road, the new store features a full-service kitchen and diesel truck lanes. In addition, Spinx announced the Orangeburg location will include a new […]